Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of November.
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🏘️ Community
The Lawton Masonic Lodge Chapter #183 organized a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support the Porter Hill Volunteer Fire Department, with all proceeds aimed at aiding the department's community services.
The 75th Field Artillery Brigade hosted a Thanksgiving meal with the 31st ADA Brigade at Fort Sill to strengthen morale and camaraderie among soldiers and their families.
A new program in Oklahoma aims to improve outcomes for justice-involved youth by providing specialized training for their mentors, in partnership between OCCY and OJA.
Cameron University's Biology Club, Aggie Club, and Health Professions Society are hosting a toy drive through December 6, accepting new and gently used toys.
7News is partnering with the Salvation Army and Lawton Food Bank to collect donations for families in need during their 'Share Your Christmas' event on Dec.
3 in Lawton.
Fort Sill plans a series of holiday events, including a Thanksgiving meal for soldiers and community members, and Christmas activities like Adopt a Soldier and Toys for Kids.
🎓 Education
Three Lawton High School teams won gold at the 11th Annual Cameron University High School Thesis Defense Competition, excelling in research and defense on significant inventions.
🌲 Environment
The Department of Environmental Quality issued a Notice of Violations to Lawton for additional issues at its wastewater treatment plant, indicating ongoing challenges despite past corrective actions.
🏛️ Government
Comanche County approves ARPA grants for fairgrounds improvements and to alleviate jail overcrowding by financing the transfer of some inmates to facilities in other counties.
OHS urges SNAP recipients in Oklahoma to secure their benefits by altering PINs and locking their cards ahead of December to safeguard against an uptick in fraud.
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Josh Wilson Concert at North Side Baptist Church
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Annual Christmas Comedy Show at Comedy Avenue
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